One of my favorite memories is going to my Slavic grandma's house to enjoy a hearty, home-cooked meal. Many years later, I scoured the internet looking for veganized Slavic recipes, but I came up empty-handed. While Slavic food isn't the most photogenic, it is delicious.

In the time of Instagram, is there no room for "ugly food"? It can't be so. Flavor should always be more important than trying to pack as many contrasting colors as possible into a photo.

Ugly Vegan Kitchen was born out of a desire to focus on flavor. While not every post will be "gorgeous", the flavor will always be there. So, be brave, and try a recipe or two.